THE GOPRO HERO 4 IS HERE!
After we put together our predictions based on leaks and rumours last week, GoPro today have finally announced their follow up to the 3+: the GoPro Hero 4.
There are two modes, the Silver (a supped up version of the Hero 3+ with a better sensor and permanent touchscreen LCD screen on the back) and the new flagship, the GoPro Hero 4 Black.
The latter looks to be a real game changer, just check out the footage above (featuring whales, people on an iceberg and a man in a duct tape suit) in full 4K, if you’re broadband can handle it that is. We at WL always side with focusing on technique and skill before gear, but that thing is sharp.
Here are the confirmed stats for the two cameras:
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The GoPro Hero 4 Black – 4K resolution at 30fps!
GOPRO HERO 4 BLACK
Video resolution: 4K @ 30fps, 2K @ 60fps and 1080p @ 120fps
Photo resolution: 12mp at 30fps bursts
WIFI: 50% faster
Extras: New night time and low light auto settings, traditionally where GoPros have fallen short in the past, ‘SuperView’ extra wide angle view
Price: £369.99
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A built in LCD screen for the GoPro Hero 4 Silver
GOPRO HERO 4 SILVER
Video resolution: 4K @ 15fps, 2K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 60fps and 720p @ 120fps.
Photo resolution: 12mp at 30fps bursts
WIFI: 50% faster, comes with a remote
Extras: New low light auto setting, permanent LCD touchscreen,
Price: £289.99
Both cameras also feature “2x better audio capture” – vague – plus improved settings and controls including ‘ProTunes’. This makes it easier to control your footage by varying exposure times, ISO setting etc.
THE VERDICT
By slimming their range down to two models GoPro have made it easier to choose between the new Hero 4s: whilst the Black is aimed squarely at professionals with its ultra HD and turbo fast frames per second, the Silver is definitely a consumer model - not as high specs but better ease of use. This should make your decision easier when choosing which to buy on the 5th October, when the product starts shipping.
We’ve already had a play with these and boy, they are tiny, light and even simpler to use before.Full review to follow.
As ever though, having the best camera in the world means shit all unless you know how to use it
Read more at http://whitelines.com/snowboard-gear/news-previews/gopro-hero-4.html#dPXRoLcURODM1wKj.99
poor spaz
did you find your shoes..
I’ve been waiting for the GoPro 4 for a while. I can’t wait to get one! Looks great and specced up. I will write a review if/when I get my hands on one.
Man i like it but considering i only used my go pro2 like 2 or 3 times i dunno if its wort it.
Man i like it but considering i only used my go pro2 like 2 or 3 times i dunno if its wort it.
This. Barely anyone cares about my snowboard videos these days and for the few people who do, my go-pro 1 is more than enough.
Most of the time when I’m shredding I couldn’t care less. So I think of what else I can film and it’s literally nothing that I wouldn’t use my phone or my “Real” camera for.
Yeah - I see no reason to upgrade from my current camera which I am not even using!
Man i like it but considering i only used my go pro2 like 2 or 3 times i dunno if its wort it.
Yeah, I’m happy with my 1, so I won’t be spendin coin on a new one unless it breaks or shits itself!!!!!
Done some lame arsed edits, time to leave it off the mountain now!!!!!
Keep my cleanin pole for the windows!!!!!
I’m tempted to upgrade I use mine almost daily at the snow.. And in summer it gets used for snorkeling, bike riding, kayaking etc.. So I can justify the $$$ and my other gopros ( a hero1 and 2 hero2s) get used by mates who dont own action cameras…
I’ve never owned a gopro and i really wanna get my hands on one for when i do my surf skate and snow trip to cali next year!! Hahah!
The 4 silver looks like the goods. Maybe if im good ill get one for xmas 
Holy crap, look at the price in AUD! I guess GP is betting on the Aus dollar falling further?
I’ve been waiting for the GoPro 4 for a while. I can’t wait to get one! Looks great and specced up. I will write a review if/when I get my hands on one.
Since ill be free riding almost every day i think you should hook me up with a BW media gopro 4
This…Dydlo and i can be official BW daily edit filmers in Whis
Dylan just needs it so he can retrace his steps from the night before….in super slow mo
and find his shoes.